‘Homebound’, India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, is now set to reach a global audience as the acclaimed film is set to make its streaming debut.
On Thursday, Netflix announced that Neeraj Ghaywan’s film will be available for streaming on their platform starting November 21
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, “Homebound” follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives, with Janhvi Kapoor adding emotional depth to a story grounded in friendship, duty, and the pressures facing young India.
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and Co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier, along with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar acting as the Executive Producers.
On Instagram, the streaming platform posted a note with the poster of the film, which read, “A long road home. A friend who feels like home. Two childhood friends take their shot at living a life of dignity, but there’s a long battle to be won. India’s Official Selection for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Oscars, Homebound, is out 21 November on Netflix.”
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Reflecting on the film’s journey, director Neeraj Ghaywan said, “Inspired by a true story of friendship, ‘Homebound’ explores the universal themes of connection and compassion as forms of quiet resistance. After screening in competition at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and loved by everyone, it has now found a home on Netflix, reaching audiences in 190 countries.”
